F.A.Q.

Yes. You are an “overstay.” Generally speaking, overstays are eligible to apply for permanent residence pursuant to a family petition filed for them by their United States citizen spouse. An immigration attorney can counsel you on the many additional factors to consider.

Yes. You are an “overstay.” Generally speaking, overstays are eligible to apply for permanent residence pursuant to a family petition filed for them by their United States citizen spouse. An immigration attorney can counsel you on the many additional factors to consider.

It is very possible that “those minor problems” will indeed cause your application to be denied and, worse, you may be placed in deportation proceedings. Even if the arrests appear to be minor and even if they are older than five years, do not apply for citizenship or for a renewal of your green card without first consulting with an immigration attorney to assess the risks associated with the application.